increase SNAP work requirements, putting 7 million people at risk of losing nutritional assistance

put non-disabled, working-age recipients without children at risk of losing their benefits because of administrative snafus rather than eligibility violations, by having to prove they are working or in training 20 hours/week

force states to create massive anti-fraud tracking systems

The Senate begins drafting their farm bill this week. We must stand up for our values and for our state:SNAP provides food stamps for 20% of Oregonians—the fourth highest rate nationally.

Compassion—not Criminalization—for People in Need!

**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent and voter from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because I am outraged that the House is again moving to cut SNAP benefits and force recipients to live with unrealistic work requirements and draconian penalties. I know that Oregon is one of the biggest users of SNAP in the country. I thank you for your years of championing SNAP. As the Senate drafts its bill, I want you to keep standing up for the belief that no one should go hungry, no strings attached. Thank you.”

**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**

SAMPLE SCRIPT:

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent and voter from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because I am outraged that the House is again moving to cut SNAP benefits and force recipients to live with unrealistic work requirements and draconian penalties. I know that 19% of households in our District use SNAP. I want you to stand up for your constituents in need, PUT PEOPLE BEFORE PARTY.No one should go hungry, no strings attached.Vote against HR 2. Thank you.”